1、Mary became a baker at age 14, because her grandfather paid the local baker ________ her all the skills.
A.to have taught
B.to teach
C.teaching
D.having taught
2、 –I didn’t attend the lecture yesterday.
- I ______, either, if my mother hadn’t reminded me.
A. didn’t B. hadn’t C. wouldn’t D. wouldn’t have
3、Although you ______ find bargains in London, it’s not generally a cheap place to shop.
A.should B.need C.must D.can
4、________ you picked up the watch?
A. Where it was that B. Where was it that
C. Where was it there D. It was where that
5、At the sight of mouse, the little girl ______
A.couldn’t help cry
B.couldn’t help to cry
C.couldn’t help but cry
D.couldn’t help but crying
6、New energy vehicle sharing projects _________ in dozens of cities across the country to fuel China's sharing economy in the next few years.
A.are setting out
B.are being figured out
C.are being carried out
D.are trying out
7、Last Monday morning she was badly ______ in a car accident.
A.damaged
B.destroyed
C.wounded
D.injured
8、The boy asked me so many strange questions that they really _______ me a lot.
A.indicated B.confused C.identified D.criticized
9、___ the machine’s enormous size, it runs smoothly and noiselessly.
A. For good B. For ever
C. For all D. For sure
10、 ----Can you come tomorrow?
-----I’m afraid not. I’ve been __________ with my essay lately.
A. grasped B. occupied
C. devoted D. hesitated
11、Sarah pretended to be cheerful, _____ nothing about the argument.
A. says B. said C. to say D. saying
12、Working on this paper is my first step towards becoming a journalist, so this has been ________ for me.
A.a success
B.succeed
C.success
D.is successful
13、—Remember to lock the door when you leave.
—_____.
A.I’m going to
B.I shall
C.I will
D.I have to
14、Is this hotel _____ you said we were to stay in your letter?
A. which B. where C. in that D. in which
15、— Sir, could I hand in my homework a bit late?
— ________ I know you've been sick these days.
A.I'm afraid not
B.Well, all right
C.I'd love to
D.I'm really sorry
16、He was driving so fast as to get himself into a dangerous situation he was likely to lose control over his car.
A.where
B.that
C.which
D.when
17、The squirrel was lucky that it just missed ________.
A.catching
B.to be caught
C.being caught
D.to catch
18、—Are there any areas that you feel not ____ in the book? —Sorry.I've no idea.
A.produced B.filled C.referred D. covered
19、I ______ have worried before I came to the new school, for my classmates here are very friendly to me.
A. mightn’t B. mustn’t
C. needn’t D. couldn’t
20、_________ in the queue for half an hour, Tom suddenly realized that he _________ his wallet at home.
A.Waited; had left
B.Waiting; left
C.Having waited; had left
D.Having waited; left
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【1】Who can provide Lancom with a huge potential for innovation in learning?
A.Culture researchers.
B.AI specialists.
C.Language experts.
D.Art designers.
【2】What can we learn about Lancom?
A.It allows users to talk directly with native speakers.
B.It offers personalized courses to suit different users.
C.It saves more money per month for short-term subscription.
D.It requires users to attend classes according to a fixed schedule.
【3】The text is probably .
A.an advertisement promoting an app
B.a review making comments on an app
C.a guide introducing the functions of an app
D.a report showing the development of an app
22、Norwegian playwright and author Jon Fosse has just been awarded the 2023 Nobel Prize in Literature for his “innovative plays and prose which give voice to the unsayable”.
The Swedish Academy credits Fosse as “one of the most widely performed playwrights in the world”, although the 64-year-old originally made his name as a novelist, beginning with Red, Black in 1983. He has since written many works of prose and poetry. “His literary works, spanning a variety of genres(体裁), comprises about 40 plays and a wealth of novels, poetry collections, essays, children’s books and translations,” said Anders Olsson, chairman of the Nobel Committee for Literature.
Jon Fosse draws inspiration from his rural living environment and personal struggles, which have deeply influenced his distinctive writing style. Growing up in a small coastal village, Fosse was immersed in the beauty of nature and the vastness of the sea, which filled him with a sense of solitude and introspection(内省) that is reflected in his works. Fosse’s writing discussed themes of desolateness(孤独,苍凉), longing, and the search for meaning in life. Additionally, his battles with depression have enabled him to explore the depths of human emotions and existential des-pair.
“He touches you so deeply when you read his works,” said Anders Olsson. “What is special about him is the closeness in his writing. It touches your deepest feelings-anxieties, insecurities, questions of life and death-which are things that every human being actually faces from the very beginning. In that sense I think he reaches very far and there is a sort of a universal impact of every-thing that he writes-it has appeal to this basic humanity.”
Fosse is the first-ever laureate writing in Nynorsk, one of the two official languages of Norwegian, but only used by just 10% of the population. As The Guardian writes, “Many Nynorsk speakers see Fosse ‘as a kind of national hero’ for his championing of the language.” Fosse’s recognition on a global stage promotes the visibility and importance of Nynorsk as a written standard. It will attract more attention to Nynorsk literature, inspire and encourage Nynorsk speakers to continue preserving and promoting their linguistic(语言的) heritage.
【1】What do we know about Jon Fosse from paragraph 2?
A.His most popular work is the play Red, Black.
B.He accomplished various genres of literature works.
C.Many famous plays are the inspiration for his writing.
D.His language skills earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature.
【2】What does paragraph 3 mainly talk about?
A.Jon Fosse’s tough experiences.
B.Jon Fosse’s motivation for writing.
C.The major themes of Jon Fosse’s works.
D.The effect of Jon Fosse’s life on his writing style.
【3】What is special about Jon Fosse’s works according to Anders Olsson?
A.They explore the meaning of life.
B.They touch human’s deepest emotions.
C.They show the bond between humans and nature.
D.They appeal to readers to focus on personal feelings.
【4】What contribution of Jon Fosse is mentioned in the last paragraph?
A.He explains the importance of linguistic diversity.
B.He has improved the international status of Norway.
C.He promotes the development and preservation of Nynorsk.
D.He shapes the basic writing standard of Norwegian literature.
23、 Unluckily, there are some rules that teenagers should be allowed to learn in school, but not. They are important to teenagers, although not all of them have to do with their subjects.
Rule 1: Life is not fair. Try to learn to get used to it. Many people won’t understand the real meaning of this rule until they’ve failed to find fairness again and again.
Rule 2: The real world won’t care about you as much as your school does. It will expect you to learn to understand the real world after you leave school. Then you’ll be sure of what to do with real world.
Rule 3: If you think your teacher is terrible, wait until you get a boss. Your boss won’t ask how you feel about your work and will never give you more care or help. He’ll only care about how much money you can help him earn.
Rule 4: TV is not real life. Your life is not a sitcom (情景喜剧). Your problems won’t be solved in 30 or 45 minutes. In real life, people usually have to leave the coffee stores to look for jobs.
Rule 5: Smoking does not make you look cool. Instead, it makes you look moronic (低能的). At the same time, purple hair and pierced body parts make you look like a silly kid. A grown-up teenager should know how to be smart.
【1】How will the real world treat teenagers when they leave school?
A.It’ll care about them as their schools do.
B.It’ll tell them what it’s really like.
C.It’ll give them more help and chances.
D.It’ll explain to them how to be smart.
【2】What does the underlined word “earn” mean in Chinese?
A.make B.save C.spend D.waste
【3】Which of the following is TRUE according to the passage?
A.All rules can be learned at school by teenagers.
B.For teenagers, life is like a sitcom and it’s always full of joy and surprises.
C.Smart teenagers shouldn’t smoke and have purple hair.
D.Teenagers will meet fair bosses when they go to work.
【4】What can we infer (推测) from the passage?
A.The writer might be a teacher who has much experience.
B.No teenagers can really understand the real world.
C.Almost all teenagers won’t be able to get used to the future life.
D.There is much more for teenagers to learn when they leave school
24、 A study by the Insite for Employment Studies found that older learners reported higher. lie enjoyment and greater confidence. The following apps will help you to learn something new.
1. Quizlet
Whether you're brushing up on a language, gardening knowledge or cooking techniques, the online learning platform, Quizlet, gives you access to over 300 million different study sets on almost any subject you can imagine—for free. Whether you are learning a skill yourself or helping your child revise their school work, Quizlet is a great study platform for mastering any subject.
2. Babbel
As well as being a great skill to show off on holiday, learning a new language can have profound effects on the way you approach problem-solving and might even give you a leg-up in your career. With classes designed to be 10-15 minutes long, Babbel encourages learning in short, yet achievable, bursts. So this summer, whether you're on the beach soaking up some sun, or simply relaxing at home, why not give language learning a try?
3. Blinkist
Blinkist is the perfect app to assist you this summer, providing the key highlights from non-fiction books in both audio and text forms. Whether you want to start a new business, improve your management skills, or achieve a better work/life balance, micro-learning app Blinkist takes key ideas from non-fiction texts and condenses (浓缩) them into easy-to-consume 15-minute digests.
4. Remente
Stress is something that most of us face on a daily basis—be it at work or at home—and continual worry and stress can be harmful to our health. Today, there are tools that can help you,like the app Remente. Whether the aim is to improve stress management or personal relationships, Remente guides a user through every step in order to make their goals a reality.
【1】What is special about Quizlet?
A.It is free of charge. B.It offers more classes.
C.It is designed for kids. D.It helps one learn a skill.
【2】Which app will you choose if you want to improve your mental well-being?
A.Quizlet. B.Babbel.
C.Blinkist. D.Remente.
【3】In which section of a magazine may this text appear?
A.Culture. B.Health.
C.Lifestyle. D.Inspiration.
25、My photographs are the items I would definitely take or guard in case of an emergency. But what else? This was the question I asked myself as a ________ came toward us.
Unlike some friends and________, we decided to stay in our home. We didn’t have to choose what we would save by ________ it into the car, but we still had to decide what required protection by storing it in our walk-in closet. Surprisingly, few items made the cut - an obvious ________ that we had surrounded ourselves with beautiful yet unessential items. We needed ________ for the truly important things: ourselves.
Because when you hear the roar of the winds, or when something ________ hard against your windows, you don’t think of photos.You don’t worry about your big screen TV, or those paintings you’ve covered with towels to protect them, or that ________ car that you still haven’t finished paying for.
As ________ goes on outside, this is what you think: My children, are they OK? Are their impact-resistant(耐冲击的) windows working ________? Are their roofs keeping out the damage? My grandchildren, are they crying out in fear? Are they ________ as their own grandparents are? My relatives — yes, even those I try to avoid — have they ________ the worst of it? My friends, will they be forced to move somewhere else permanently? You don’t think about what you own but about what you love; what money can’t buy back.
Months and years after the hurricane, I often told people that there are two parts to ________ this kind of catastrophe: the horror of the hurricane itself and then the rebuilding that follows. The ________ together of a life, however, will take months, perhaps years.
But we will do it, ________ and as a community. Of that I have no doubt. In fact, I’ll make one more prediction. Piece by piece, item by item, we will once again collect the material possessions that decorate a home. I hate to admit this, but lessons learned ________ fear aren’t always long-lasting.
【1】
A.flood
B.drought
C.wildfire
D.hurricane
【2】
A.hosts
B.partners
C.relatives
D.architects
【3】
A.applying
B.packing
C.exchanging
D.delivering
【4】
A.sign
B.gap
C.clue
D.summary
【5】
A.kit
B.gym
C.space
D.greenhouse
【6】
A.rests
B.erupts
C.carves
D.cracks
【7】
A.cheap
B.expensive
C.graceful
D.economic
【8】
A.destruction
B.appreciation
C.challenge
D.determination
【9】
A.as usual
B.as follows
C.as scheduled
D.as promised
【10】
A.annoyed
B.amazed
C.confused
D.frightened
【11】
A.escaped
B.protested
C.identified
D.processed
【12】
A.causing
B.preventing
C.surviving
D.suffering
【13】
A.cutting out
B.putting back
C.giving up
D.working out
【14】
A.devotedly
B.creatively
C.individually
D.dependently
【15】
A.in favor of
B.in times of
C.in need of
D.in search of
26、假如你是校学生会主席李华,学校安排你下周末作为导游带领外籍教师Mr. Smith进行一次近郊游。请你用英语给Mr. Smith写一封电子邮件。
包括以下内容:1.自我介绍;
2.出游的时间、地点等信息;
3.活动:登山、野餐等。
注意:1.词数100左右(开头已经给出,但不计人总词数);
2.可适当增加细节,以使行文连贯。
Dear Mr. Smith,
It is my honor to introduce myself to you.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Yours sincerely,
Li Hua